Provide greater equity in accessibility and affordability to mobility that improves access to opportunities and daily necessities, with particular attention to more vulnerable groups of the population – low income, marginalized and  high-needs communities and priority populations  with documented historic inequities in access and affordability.

Result in greener transportation options that reduce overall negative environmental impacts (reduce, reuse, and recycle -- including life cycle considerations and future needs; GHG reduction and air quality improvements), i.e., pedestrian, biking, low and zero-emission, energy efficient, affordable modes of transport and supporting infrastructure – including electric and alternative – fuel vehicles; more robust supply chains and freight movement; greater domestic self-sufficiency; and supportive land use,  public health, housing policies and choices are examples of important interdependencies.

Actionable, innovative “people-readiness” and “workforce development” strategies, programs and plans specifically focused on addressing current workforce shortages in “essential” high needs transportation sector and related positions and projected career growth areas -- with emphasis on attracting, recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse, quality workforce.

Innovative uses of data and identification of important data “gaps”, improving ready access to useful information that enhances data analytics and critical thinking, use of new technologies that improve the transport/mobility network for all users; projects that advance proficiency in digitalization, computing, and cybersecurity hygiene practices – major 21^stcentury workplace and workforce game changers – that are also critical to eliminating the “digital divide”.

Collaborative, cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary approaches, and recommendations that reduce disparities, promote fairness, and encourage expanded opportunities for all people and communities (improve safety, enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of overall public service delivery).

Greater transparency, meaningful public participation, ready and affordable access to public information re:  transportation and related services , systems, plans, business, and decision-making processes -- with the overarching objective to advance “diversity, equity, inclusion -- and shared prosperity for all residents and communities.

Meaningfully engage and expand community participation – including  “youth voice” -- in all phases of project planning, design, implementation, operation, and evaluation – including employment, advancement, and business opportunities.